Question 1

Divergence frequently occurs in conversations where there are distinct role differences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Social Identity Theory, which influenced the development of Communication Accommodation Theory (CAT), states that a person's self-concept is comprised of both

Accepted Answer

A)  internal and external manifestations 
B)  personal identity and social identity 
C)  in-group and out-group norms 
D)  converging and diverging tendencies 
A)  internal and external manifestations 
B)  personal identity and social identity 
C)  in-group and out-group norms 
D)  converging and diverging tendencies B

Question 3

Perception is the process of judging a conversation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

_________ is defined as the ability to adjust, modify, or regulate one's behavior in response to another.

Accepted Answer

A)  Adaptation 
B)  Accommodation 
C)  Reflexivity 
D)  Assertion 
A)  Adaptation 
B)  Accommodation 
C)  Reflexivity 
D)  Assertion

Question 5

Distinguish between the following: convergence, divergence, and overaccommodation. Provide an example of a situation in which you have experienced or engaged in each of these forms of accommodation.

Accepted Answer

Convergence, divergence, and overaccommo

Question 6

All of the following are assumptions of Communication Accommodation Theory EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  Speech and behavioral similarities and dissimilarities exist in all conversations. 
B)  Language and behaviors impart information about social status and group belonging. 
C)  Our evaluations of a conversation are based on the social group to which the other belongs. 
D)  Accommodation varies in its degree of appropriateness, and norms guide the accommodation process. 
A)  Speech and behavioral similarities and dissimilarities exist in all conversations. 
B)  Language and behaviors impart information about social status and group belonging. 
C)  Our evaluations of a conversation are based on the social group to which the other belongs. 
D)  Accommodation varies in its degree of appropriateness, and norms guide the accommodation process.

Question 7

Dependency overaccommodation is typically used when communicating with those who have a limitation of some nature.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Looking at how conversations pervade our lives, examine how the principles and concepts of Communication Accommodation Theory relate to our dialogues with our physicians, teachers, and/or family members. Be sure to provide an example of a conversation to analyze (it can be fictional or real).

Accepted Answer

Communication Accommodation Theory (CAT)

Question 9

Which of the following is a criticism of Communication Accommodation Theory as presented in the text?

Accepted Answer

A)  It has little heuristic value. 
B)  It is limited in its ability to be applied to a variety of communication contexts. 
C)  Conversations are too complex to be reduced to convergence versus divergence. 
D)  It is extremely difficult to understand. 
A)  It has little heuristic value. 
B)  It is limited in its ability to be applied to a variety of communication contexts. 
C)  Conversations are too complex to be reduced to convergence versus divergence. 
D)  It is extremely difficult to understand.

Question 10

All of the following are examples of communication accommodation EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  adopting the slang or jargon of another 
B)  modeling gestures 
C)  copying another's rate of speech 
D)  repeating a sentence for a non-native speaker 
A)  adopting the slang or jargon of another 
B)  modeling gestures 
C)  copying another's rate of speech 
D)  repeating a sentence for a non-native speaker

Question 11

Communication Accommodation Theory is primarily concerned with which context of communication?

Accepted Answer

A)  interpersonal 
B)  cultural 
C)  intrapersonal 
D)  small group 
A)  interpersonal 
B)  cultural 
C)  intrapersonal 
D)  small group

Question 12

All of the following statements about convergence are true EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  While convergence is typically thought to be a positive strategy, it may be misused as a result of our stereotyped perception of others. 
B)  If one converges to be similar and enhance communication, it will likely be perceived as being negative. 
C)  If one converges with the purpose of ridiculing, teasing, or patronizing, it will likely be perceived as being negative. 
D)  The norms of the situation and the value of language to a community are used to evaluate convergence. 
A)  While convergence is typically thought to be a positive strategy, it may be misused as a result of our stereotyped perception of others. 
B)  If one converges to be similar and enhance communication, it will likely be perceived as being negative. 
C)  If one converges with the purpose of ridiculing, teasing, or patronizing, it will likely be perceived as being negative. 
D)  The norms of the situation and the value of language to a community are used to evaluate convergence.

Question 13

McKenna spent the summer with her aunt and uncle in New York City. While living there, she began to integrate New York slang words like "schlepping" into her conversations with other New Yorkers. She found that it helped her to make herself understood when interacting with her new friends. Which type of accommodation did McKenna employ?

Accepted Answer

A)  convergence 
B)  divergence 
C)  overaccommodation 
D)  attentiveness 
A)  convergence 
B)  divergence 
C)  overaccommodation 
D)  attentiveness

Question 14

Stereotyping is at the root of intergroup overaccommodation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Before it was renamed, Communication Accommodation Theory was called

Accepted Answer

A)  Speech Accommodation Theory 
B)  Social Identity Theory 
C)  Accommodation Identification Theory 
D)  Verbal Accommodation Theory 
A)  Speech Accommodation Theory 
B)  Social Identity Theory 
C)  Accommodation Identification Theory 
D)  Verbal Accommodation Theory

Question 16

The _________ similar we are, the more willing we are to accommodate; the _________ similar we are, the less willing we are to accommodate.

Accepted Answer

A)  less; less 
B)  less; more 
C)  more; less 
D)  more; more 
A)  less; less 
B)  less; more 
C)  more; less 
D)  more; more

Question 17

Accommodation is not necessarily a worthwhile or beneficial process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The approach to knowing that characterizes the research undertaken using CAT is

Accepted Answer

A)  phenomenological 
B)  interpretive 
C)  critical 
D)  positivistic/empirical 
A)  phenomenological 
B)  interpretive 
C)  critical 
D)  positivistic/empirical

Question 19

When Alan communicates with his African-American friend Cedric, he uses terms like "crib" and "brother"
Quite frequently. This is because Alan perceives all African Americans as using these words when interacting with their friends. Which type of overaccommodation is Alan employing?

Accepted Answer

A)  sensory 
B)  dependency 
C)  intergroup 
D)  alternative 
A)  sensory 
B)  dependency 
C)  intergroup 
D)  alternative

Question 20

Discuss the various reasons one might choose to engage in divergence, noting the functions it is intended to serve. Under what circumstances might such divergence be expected by the other person, and when might it offend instead? Provide examples to illustrate your points.

Accepted Answer

Divergence in communication can serve se

Exam 28: Communication Accommodation Theory

Divergence frequently occurs in conversations where there are distinct role differences.

Social Identity Theory, which influenced the development of Communication Accommodation Theory (CAT), states that a person's self-concept is comprised of both

Perception is the process of judging a conversation.

_________ is defined as the ability to adjust, modify, or regulate one's behavior in response to another.

Distinguish between the following: convergence, divergence, and overaccommodation. Provide an example of a situation in which you have experienced or engaged in each of these forms of accommodation.

All of the following are assumptions of Communication Accommodation Theory EXCEPT

Dependency overaccommodation is typically used when communicating with those who have a limitation of some nature.

Looking at how conversations pervade our lives, examine how the principles and concepts of Communication Accommodation Theory relate to our dialogues with our physicians, teachers, and/or family members. Be sure to provide an example of a conversation to analyze (it can be fictional or real).

Which of the following is a criticism of Communication Accommodation Theory as presented in the text?

All of the following are examples of communication accommodation EXCEPT

Communication Accommodation Theory is primarily concerned with which context of communication?

All of the following statements about convergence are true EXCEPT

Stereotyping is at the root of intergroup overaccommodation.

Before it was renamed, Communication Accommodation Theory was called

The _________ similar we are, the more willing we are to accommodate; the _________ similar we are, the less willing we are to accommodate.

Accommodation is not necessarily a worthwhile or beneficial process.

The approach to knowing that characterizes the research undertaken using CAT is

When Alan communicates with his African-American friend Cedric, he uses terms like "crib" and "brother" Quite frequently. This is because Alan perceives all African Americans as using these words when interacting with their friends. Which type of overaccommodation is Alan employing?

Discuss the various reasons one might choose to engage in divergence, noting the functions it is intended to serve. Under what circumstances might such divergence be expected by the other person, and when might it offend instead? Provide examples to illustrate your points.

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